Repairs & Servicing - Our Workshop Team

Contact Us

With over 50 years of collective experience, your instrument is in the best of hands with our professional workshop team. Gary Dickinson, workshop manager leads a team of 4 highly skilled instrument repairers. Between them they can repair, service and overhaul all types of woodwind and brass instruments. You can contact them directly on 01823 338517 (Mon – Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 5pm) or use our online contact form for advice or to make a booking.

Please note that we can only give a rough estimate for repair work before we see your instrument, and so we suggest that you bring or send your instrument to us for evaluation. We are more than happy to evaluate and assess your instrument for FREE.

Gary Dickinson

Workshop Manager

Gary is a stalwart of John Packer Ltd having worked alongside John Packer since its inception. With over 30 years experience repairing woodwind and brass instruments, there isn’t much Gary hasn’t seen. Whether it’s a small dent or stuck tuning slide, Gary is always on hand to see your instrument returned to working order.

Daniel Pogorzelski

Instrument Technician

A talented saxophonist and Jazz musician, Dan has developed his instrument repair skills over 10 years whilst in the John Packer Ltd workshop. Specialising in woodwind repairs with a focus on saxophones, clarinets, flutes and oboes specifically, Dan is also gifted in creating custom modifications to keywork and mechanism for players with additional needs.